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We invite you to join us online on Wednesday, December 18th at 12pm to hear an update on treaty negotiations and the outcome of INC5, which Susanne Brander will be attending as part of the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Treaty from Nov 24 – Dec 1. DM us for the Zoom link!

🎉DON'T FORGET!🎉 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 18 at 12pm to join us as for an update on treaty negotiations and the outcome of INC5, which Susanne Brander will be attending as part of the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Treaty from Nov 24 – Dec 1.

We have an important announcement! We are officially starting to transition away from our X account to a new one in Bluesky socials! We'll slowly phase out of X, so please give us a follow on Bluesky at @pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social

Big shout out to Lauren Kashiwabara for her excellent presentation at the PICES meeting in Hawaii recently!! #microplastics #microfibers

REGISTER NOW! #PlasticHeal 💻online conference: 💠Shaping the future of #microplastic and #nanoplastic research: Connecting #research, #policy, and #industry for #humanhealth 🗓️25-26 Nov🕘9h CET 📝bit.ly/plasticheal + info: plasticheal.eu/en/news/events…

Litigation. Legislation. Citizen Action. Innovation. Reduction. #PlasticPeopleDoc co-director @ziyatong talks about how there's still time to turn the tide on plastics, how we can fight for change (#PlasticsTreaty), and some simple #tips on how you can help out.

It’s not new information that microplastics have been found in the clouds. 😶‍🌫️ But newly published research indicates that microplastics could impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate. #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic ow.ly/84uX50U6j49

Plastic pollution is profoundly altering Earth's systems, impacting climate change, biodiversity, and human health. Sandra Laville reports: theguardian.com/environment/20… Scientists emphasize that plastic is both a waste issue and a pervasive threat requiring comprehensive action.

"The items with the highest levels of brominated flame retardants (BFRs): a take-out sushi tray, a black plastic spoon, and a children’s pirate necklace." outsideonline.com/outdoor-advent…

🌎 Ever wondered how you can reduce your #microplastic impact? In this informative article Susanne Brander offers 6 tips for making a change. “But anything you can do, even if it’s something small, is going to make a difference.” @smbrander @OSU_coastal today.oregonstate.edu/all-stories/ho…

Only 1 week to go until 70+ @Scientists_Coa members will go to #Busan for the last Un #PlasticsTreaty negotiation round! 📝Independent scientists from all disciplines across the #plastic field are invited to read & sign our new declaration prior to #INC5: linkedin.com/posts/scientis…

As Dr. Susanne Brander always says, “every little bit” counts and makes a difference in the fight against plastic. Check out this short article from OSU Today that includes various tips from Dr. Brander on how to reduce microplastics in your life! beav.es/GJF

It is here: the recording of our wonderful Farm-to-Table Workshop from September is officially on our website!🎉 Visit our website at pnwmicroplastics.org/videos to watch the recording!

The policies that the next U.S. President will implement over the next 4 years could help stop plastic pollution—or allow the crisis to worsen. 🏭 Join us as we discuss recommendations for the next Administration to stop plastic pollution. #PlasticPollutes bit.ly/ppc-webinar-10…

Is the industry framing „#Plastic saves“ food correct? „A packaging ban on the 21 foods (when sold in amounts less than 1.5kg) could eliminate 100,000 tonnes of fruit and veg from the bin annually and 13,000 tonnes of single-use plastic film, Wrap said.“ theguardian.com/business/2024/…

BREAKING NEWS The Business Coalition for a #PlasticsTreaty (250 companies, Including BOREALIS) endorsed the Bridge to Busan Declaration that control the production of primary plastic polymers. Read: businessforplasticstreaty.org/latest/bridge-…

#PlasticPeopleDoc is going global this fall! Our doc, which spotlights the human health effects of #microplastics, will be featured at film festivals from Australia to India & France. Get tickets (linktr.ee/plasticpeopled…), and check back, as we're announcing more soon!

Whose Trash is it Anyway? 🏔️ The Himalayan Cleanup spearheaded by #BreakFreeFromPlastic member, @ZWH_Himalaya and @IMI_Info, has gathered data via brand audits to determine top corporate polluters in the fragile Himalaya landscape. Read more: downtoearth.org.in/waste/whose-tr…

EWG’s analysis shows that plastic cutting boards are a key culprit. But a person could take in plastic particles through their food and beverages in countless other ways. ewg.life/3Xu9K8x